---
title: "The Host"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-host-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72710
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Host (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-host-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Host is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, Silver Reel. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A parasitic alien soul bonds with her human host to aid free humans."

### Why Watch
- explores an unusual alien-human bond
- features action and adventure elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- has a PG-13 rating with specific thematic content
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating and contains action, adventure, and science fiction themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-host-2013#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Niccol
- **Networks / Studios**: Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, Silver Reel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Saoirse Ronan** as *Melanie Stryder / Wanda*
- **Diane Kruger** as *The Seeker / Lacey*
- **Max Irons** as *Jared Howe*
- **Jake Abel** as *Ian O'Shea*
- **William Hurt** as *Jeb Stryder*
- **Frances Fisher** as *Maggie Stryder*
- **Chandler Canterbury** as *Jamie Stryder*
- **Boyd Holbrook** as *Kyle O'Shea*
- **Stephen Rider** as *Seeker Reed*
- **Alex Russell** as *Seeker Burns*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder.

### Q: What does the alien soul do instead of its mission?
The alien, called Wanda, forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on 03/29/2013.

### Q: What are the primary genres of the film?
The film falls under the action, adventure, and science fiction genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Host — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72710)

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